snooker table refurb

[Chris Bedford]

Hi I have an 8ft snooker table I'm refurbishing. I'm replacing all the rubbers cloth and I'm also rubbing down the side rails taking all the varnish off and re varnishing. This is my question I've bought varnish gloss but it's not finished like the high gloss finish that was on there before. Does anyone know the varnish or lacquer that is needed onto hardwood mahogany to bring a high gloss slippery finish? Thanks

[delboy129]

Try bourneseal, I have it on a set of mahogany steps and does exactly what you need, brings mahogany up a treat too.....

[Chris Bedford]

snooker table refurb

Thankyou I will.

[delboy129]

How did you get on with bourneseal?

[philip in china]

I wonder if you might do better to post on "tables" in the section on accessories.

I have just had a full sized table refurbished. Apparently they use a 2 part varnish. It needs to eb very tough as it gets damaged by belt buckles and the like.

[Chris Bedford]

snooker table refurb

Ive just bought yacht varnish haven't used it yet but that should do the job.

[philip in china]

I am sure you will be fine with that. I am sure a boat gets more hammer than a table. When I have varnished stuff I have always put on thin coats and sanded between them. Once you put a coat on and it doesn't raise any roughness you can stop.

If the wood underneath is good quality it will look great.

[delboy129]

Honestly, If its tough you want then bourneseal is ideal, put the first coat on then wirewool rub down when dry, clean with white spirits and apply a second coat. If need be you can apply a third one, I have applied 3 coats to a mahogany staircase and it its so hard its unreal plus its a lovely finish particularly on dark wood. My grandad put me into it as he was a painter and decorater and knows his stuff.....

[Chris Bedford]

snooker table refurb

Thanks for the info on bourneseal I haven't used it I bought yacht varnish now ANC just applied the first coat I'm very happy with how it looks I'm sure bourneseal would of been ideal too however more than happy with the first coat I will as you say rub it with wire wool and apply the second coat tomorrow. Thanks for the tips.

[delboy129]

Wire wool is better than sanding as it takes the rough feel off rather than scratching it, just make sure its cleaned with white spirits to clean any wool dust. Second coat will then look and feel smooth as....